We have all suffered from accidents, but sometimes the negligent actions of another party are the cause of your or your loved one’s injuries. In these cases, a Minneapolis personal injury lawyer can assist you. At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, we help our clients with all types of personal injury cases to receive compensation for …
Drinking and driving can have disastrous consequences. Commonly referred to as “driving under the influence” or “driving while intoxicated,” alcohol-related car accidents are responsible for almost a third of all traffic deaths across the nation, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Even when a drunk driving accident isn’t fatal, it can be …
In our current day and age, people are more distracted than ever. However, to safely operate a motor vehicle, drivers should focus on the road. Not paying attention to the road is a danger to Nebraska’s streets. If a driver was distracted and caused a crash, you may be entitled to compensation. Filing a claim …
Any motor vehicle accident can be dangerous, but one involving a larger vehicle such as a bus can cause even more damage. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident with a bus, Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help. When you call (800) 921-7227 for a free consultation, you …
Rear-end collisions are sudden and can take a toll on your physical health, causing whiplash, severe seat belt injuries, and even death. If you are suffering from injuries or have lost a loved one due to a rear-end collision in Bakersfield, contact Ben Crump Law, PLLC, at (844) 730-0233 today to set up a free consultation. …
Motor vehicles are heavy, fast, and dangerous pieces of machinery that can cause injury or death if not handled with care. Drivers who operate their vehicles aggressively are certainly not driving with care, and therefore, may be responsible for injuries or deaths due to their aggressiveness. If you or a loved one is recovering from …
New Orleans is a city known for accommodating those who want to party hard. Unfortunately, some of those revelers will likely get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. Drunk drivers in and near the city of New Orleans can end up in accidents caused by their reckless actions. If you were in …
There are many behaviors that can qualify a driver as aggressive, and any type of aggressive driving could increase the risk of an accident. If you or a loved one were involved in an accident in Anaheim that was caused by an aggressive driver, then you may be able to win compensation. You may be …
A head-on collision can cause severe injuries that generate massive losses for the victim. Injuries of this magnitude often require complex—sometimes multiple—surgeries. Even with the most sophisticated treatment, the victim’s life might change forever. Damages from the accident could affect their health, employment status, and quality of life, among other things. If another driver negligently …
Experiencing a car accident has already burdened you with pain from your physical injury, on top of the emotional trauma of the collision. To discover that the at-fault driver does not carry insurance only intensifies your feelings of helplessness. You need to pay for medical treatment, and you perhaps have missed time at work, meaning …
In California, any driver involved in a collision must, by law, pull over and stop. Failure to do so exposes the driver to criminal charges. For the victim left behind in such an accident, having nobody at the crime scene to help them, call for aid, or take accountability adds emotional trauma and possible exacerbation …
Every year in Colorado, car accidents happen that are caused in part by high-speed police pursuits. These chase scenes may end without incident other than an arrest. But on other occasions, these police pursuits can end up with crashed cars, injured people, and possibly even accident fatalities. When these police pursuit crashes happen, it is …
Car accidents happen for many reasons, but most are due to the negligence of another driver. According to Louisiana State University, there were about 72,500 thousand injuries due to Louisiana traffic accidents. Car accidents can cause a victim to suffer physically and mentally for an extended time, too, which can interfere with daily life. You …
Personal injury lawsuits are civil suits that typically settle before going to trial. One person can demand money if they show the court that the defendant’s negligence caused them physical harm or mental anguish. When accidents happen, the collateral damage that ensues causes unexpected financial burdens. If you are suffering in any way because of …
Owners of commercial business properties are generally expected to keep and maintain safe property conditions. If an owner has a consumer-based business on the property, there should be safe sidewalks, guardrails, separation from auto traffic, and other architectural measures to avoid any slip and fall accidents. Businesses have a duty to provide a safe area …
Medical malpractice is a charge of breach of duty and negligence against a health care professional toward a patient that results in harm. This charge may be brought against any health care services provider, including health care professionals like doctors, nurses, and medical technologists, and even large organizations like health care facilities, hospitals, and pharmaceutical …
Nursing home abuse is a widespread problem in the United States, a sad fact that many people would rather not face. While victims report many instances of elder abuse, several remain undetected and unreported. Victims of nursing home abuse are often at risk of severe injuries, emotional trauma, and even wrongful death. A Detroit nursing …
Every day, Nebraskans suffer injuries due to the carelessness of other drivers. Unfortunately, failure to yield is a common type of car accident. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car accident, the other driver might have the responsibility to help you recover. You shouldn’t have to carry the financial burden of …
Losing a loved one under circumstances that may have been avoided with proper care may generally mean that a wrongful death has occurred. There are many possible causes of wrongful deaths, and you deserve to have a lawyer review your circumstances and help you with any wrongful death case that your family has. The team …
More than 3,500 fatal crashes in 2018 resulted from a driver’s failure to yield right of way, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). Even for accident survivors, these collisions can cause serious injuries that affect the quality of their lives, rack up hefty medical expenses, and cost them in terms of missed income from …
